We’ve all heard the horror stories of someone in a commercial having their identity stolen because their house got robbed or they wore their Social Insurance Number on their T-shirt, but few of us have ever actually experienced identity theft in the real world. Most of us live our lives with the old saying “They […]
Fear of The Number 13
With a name like Triskaidekaphobia, it’s no wonder so many people have a Fear of the Number 13. Whether you Fear the Number 13 for religious reasons, superstitious beliefs, or because that’s just what all the cool people are doing these days, the phobia itself has been around for a long time. 13 has been […]
Fear of The Dark
First of all, Fear of The Dark is a badass song by Iron Maiden. Aside from that it’s also a legitimate Fear that, sooner or later, everyone experiences. The dark on its own might not be too frightening because it’s just a black mass that sits there and doesn’t do a whole lot but there’s […]
Fear of Spiders
Okay, before I even get into it, this is one that I actually understand. Something like the Fear of Jell-O or Fear of Unpeeled Bananas, not so much. Fear of Spiders, I understand. Arachnophobia affects a shocking amount of people. If you put a 20 foot tarantula in a room of 30 unsuspecting children almost […]
Fear of Urinating in Public
Probably the most frustrating Fear out there is Fear of Urinating in Public. You are at the restaurant or the bar, having a few drinks with some friends, or maybe you are on a date with a catfish you met online, when nature calls and says you need to pee. You head towards the nearest […]
Fear of Your Boss Discovering You’re Not Working
If you are unemployed, think of it this way: You are asked to clean the dishes at home but your 8 hour gaming session ran a little bit longer than expected. Your parents, girlfriend, or the man who just broke into your house takes one look at the dishes and begins screaming at you. Not […]
Fear of Spotting Someone You Recognize in Public
It’s the mother of all awkward encounters: Fear of Spotting Someone You Recognize in Public. You’re sitting on the train, minding your own business, when you just get this urge to look up. Of course, you are looking right into the eyes of a scowling ex girlfriend or into the eyes of an equally scowling […]
Fear of Accidentally Deleting Something
“Has anyone seen my…” “That’s weird. I swear I put it here three days ago…” Sound familiar? Probably not, but it was a good way to up my word count. If those words did ring a bell, however, then you are someone who is all too familiar with one of the most horrifying experiences imaginable: […]